Museum of Madeiran Heritage: Features numerous Madeiran artifacts, including fine laces, carvings and costumes from the island. Emphasis on memorabilia from the annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament. Open 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Free. (508) 992-6911. One Funchal Place (Hope Street), New Bedford.

New Bedford Whaling Museum: An exhibition "Benjamin Russell: Whaleman-Artist, Entrepreneur" will run through July. New exhibition: "The Art of Seeing Whales." Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Select galleries open until 8 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. Admission: $14/adults, $12/seniors, $9/students over 19, $6/ child and youth, free for 5 and under and museum members. (508) 997-0046. www.whalingmuseum.org. 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford.

Ocean Explorium: Touch Life - Rays and Sharks, Sea Scallops and the Rocky Shore Touch Tanks. See the world in a new way with Science on a Sphere. Hands-on activity in Explorer's Zone and Discovery Bay, Arthur Moniz murals and much more. Admission: $8.50 adult, $7 students and seniors, $6.50 children between 3-17. Children under 3 and members are free. Handicap access at rear of building. Summer hours beginning July 8: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.oceanexplorium.org or call (508) 994-5400. Located at 174 Union St., New Bedford

ROTCH-JONES-DUFF HOUSE & GARDEN MUSEUM: Exhibitions: "Dressed For the Occasion: A Collection of Stylish New Bedford Lady's Wear 1920- 1970," through Aug. 31; "Family Matters," in conjunction with the return of the ship Charles W. Morganon display is a selection of related Rotch/ Rodman/Morgan objects from its collections. Showstoppers will perform for AHA! Night, July 10. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $6 adults, $5 AAA members and seniors over 65, $3 children 12 and under. For information visit www.rjdmuseum.org. (508) 997-1401. 396 County St., New Bedford.

Cahoon Museum of American Art: Exhibit: "Lure of the Fish," through July 20; The 24th Annual Great Brush Off, July 12. Silent Auction from 9:30 until noon, live auction starts at 1:00 p.m. (Bring a folding chair enjoy the fun!), Charles Bailey-Gates will again be the live auctioneer, Complimentary paddles at the registration and silent auction tents and music from Four Guys In Tuxes. (508) 428-7581. cahoonmuseum.org. 4676 Falmouth Road, Cotuit.

Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship House Museum: Open for the summer schedule. noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day. Tours may be arranged by calling Gerry at (508) 995-1219 or by emailing Gerry@WMFriendshipHouse.org. www.Whitfield-Manjiro.org. 11 Cherry St., Fairhaven.

Battleship Cove: Open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily, $15, $12 seniors, veterans and AAA members, $9 children 6-12, free for children under 6 and military personnel in uniform. Battleship Cove features the world's largest collection of historic naval ships; five National Historic Landmarks; and Massachusetts' official veterans memorials for World War II and the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars. www.battleshipcove.org. Fall River.

Fall River Historical Society: Discover a wide variety of special gifts, seasonal goodies and old fashioned candy at the Museum shop. Victorian furnishings, art, glassware and costumes; memorabilia from the city's early history, including the world's largest collection of Lizzie Borden memorabilia. (508) 679-1071. 451 Rock St., Fall River.

The Marine Museum at Fall River: Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Museum has the largest collection of Titanic memorabilia in the United States, including a 28-foot, one-ton model of the ship created by 20th Century Fox studios for the 1953 movie, as well as a new, permanent Colonial Navy of Massachusetts exhibit. (508) 674-3533. 70 Water St., Fall River.

Sippican Historical Society Museum: Special exhibit on Bird Island. The exhibit documents the changes that have taken place over time on the Island, which sits prominently at the entrance to Sippican Harbor. The museum features artifacts and historical materials pertaining to Marion, including furnishings, paintings, photographs and maps. Free, donations gladly accepted. Museum open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. (508) 748-1116. 139 Front St., Marion.